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Save the Date- Members-Only Q&A on our Strategic Direction:DBIA’s national leadership will host a special, interactive webinar on Wednesday, February 10th at 1:30pm ET to discuss the current state of design-build, DBIA’s new strategic direction, and goals for implementing the strategic direction. Speakers include Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington, Immediate Past Board Chair Peter Kinsley and 2016 Board Chair Bill Quatman. While only available to DBIA members, the webinar is eligible for one CEU credit for DBIA or Assoc. DBIA certification holders. More information:Geoff Corey, 202-454-7531.

Transportation Leadership Awards: The Transportation Committee is looking for nominations to recognize individuals and organizations that are actively promoting design-build in the transportation sector. Additional information and requirements are available here; the deadline to submit is February 15th.More information: Allison Leisner, 202-454-7528.

Annual Conference Call for Presentations Available: DBIA will open the Call for Presentations this week for the 2016 Design-Build Conference & Expo. All applications must be completed online here and the deadline to submit is March 21st. DBIA is looking for a wide range of topics from acquisition to post award and encourage submissions that align with DBIA’s Best Practices. More information: Allison Leisner, 202-454-7528.

Legislative Update: SB 465 passed the Virginia Senate Committee on Transportation last Friday; it would allow Alternative Technical Concepts (a DBIA Best Practice) on VDOT & Rail and Public transportation projects. Its companion bill HB 501, is awaiting a hearing in the House. On Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 3:00 pm; legislation drafted by DBIA will be heard before the Missouri Senate Commerce Committee. The bill; substitute version of SBs 595 & 789, would authorize all local governments to use design-build. Legislation was also introduced in the Nebraska legislature authorizing the use of design-build and CMGC on transportation projects. More information:Andrew Ausel , 202-454-7542 or Richard Thomas, 202-454-7516.